alterlab-shap

Explain model predictions with SHAP values and attributions across model types.

58|9|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills --skill alterlab-shap
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Skill: alterlab-shap
Source: https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills/tree/main/skills/data-science/alterlab-shap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-Skills --skill alterlab-shap

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

SHAP provides principled explanations for ML model predictions by attributing output changes to individual features using Shapley values, enabling both local and global interpretability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports multiple explainers (TreeExplainer, DeepExplainer, LinearExplainer, KernelExplainer) for tree-based, deep learning, linear, and black-box models.
  • Generates SHAP values, interaction values, and a variety of visualizations (beeswarm, waterfall, bar, scatter, heatmap, force) to diagnose feature importance, interactions, and fairness.
  • Facilitates debugging, model validation, feature engineering, model comparison, and production deployment of explanations across data analytics tasks.

Quick Start

Select an appropriate SHAP explainer for your model, compute SHAP values on your data, and visualize the results to interpret feature contributions.

Frequently Asked Questions about alterlab-shap

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I explain ML model predictions using SHAP values?

SHAP values explain model predictions by attributing output changes to individual features using Shapley values, enabling both local and global interpretability. This provides principled explanations for debugging, model validation, and feature engineering.

Can I use SHAP explainers with both deep learning and tree-based models?

Yes, you can use SHAP explainers with deep learning and tree-based models. This Skill supports TreeExplainer, DeepExplainer, LinearExplainer, and KernelExplainer to diagnose feature importance, interactions, and fairness across various model architectures.

What visualizations can I generate to diagnose model feature importance and interactions?

You can generate beeswarm, waterfall, bar, scatter, heatmap, and force visualizations to diagnose feature importance and interactions. These visualizations interpret SHAP value distributions to facilitate debugging, feature engineering, and model comparison.

What's the best way to select the right SHAP explainer for my model?

The best way to select a SHAP explainer is by matching it to your model architecture: TreeExplainer for tree-based models, DeepExplainer for deep learning, LinearExplainer for linear models, and KernelExplainer for black-box models. This ensures accurate Shapley value computation.

Does SHAP support computing interaction values alongside standard feature attributions?

Yes, SHAP supports computing interaction values alongside standard feature attributions. You can calculate both SHAP values and interaction values to diagnose complex feature relationships and fairness across data analytics tasks.